How to Beat Sir Alonne

Weaknesses

Sir Alonne is fairly resistant to all forms of magical attacks, but he takes significantly more damage from Lightning. He is also highly resistant/immune to Bleeding. Poison is currently unconfirmed.

Melee Characters

Sir Alonne looks more intimidating then he actually is. The fight is one ofthe easier ones found in the DLC. The reason for this, is that Alonne doesonly physical damage and his attacks have a long ending animation that leaves him open quite often. Also, as the fight progresses, Alonnebecomes much slower and uses fewer combos, the delay in attacks,though changes his timing and execution.

A large shield will make this fight really easy, but learning the timings for proper dodges can make the fight a joke. Alonne is a very simple boss who just hits very hard, so take the time to nail the dodge timing to easily blow through this guy.

If you are a heavy melee character, bring a large shield that blocks all melee damage and you can coast through the fight fairly easily. His hits will eat up a lot of your stamina, but if you dodge the odd one, and block the heavier lunges, then you can make it through unscathed. Light characters should just bring a small shield like the Drangleic Shield, that blocks all melee damage. Small shield will take an even bigger hit to your stamina when struck, so you will have to rely on dodging more, but once you have the timing down, the fight will become quite easy.

He has three special attacks, but none of them pose a major threat. One is a ranged attack where he launches a wave of dark magic at you. This is easily dodged, as is his other dark attack, where his sword glows then he quickly thrusts it forward. The final attack he gains access to around 50-60% of his health. This is a jump attack, where he leaps in the air and lands on you. Dodge to the side as he leaps and you will be able to evade this attack.

Ranged Characters

Mages and Archers should be used to this by now, but your boss experience will be a little tougher. Alonne will rarely keep you at a distance, however he has one weakness in that constant back pedaling will cause many of his attacks to miss. For this reason, we suggest constantly backing away with a shield raised, then slinging a spell or arrow during the time he has to recover from an attack.